The Necessity of Atheism
David Marshall Brooks
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Plain speaking is necessary in any discussion of religion, for if the freethinker attacks the religious dogmas with hesitation, the orthodox believer assumes that it is with regret that the freethinker would remove the crutch that supports the orthodox. And all religious beliefs are "crutches" hindering the free locomotive efforts of an advancing humanity. There are no problems related to human progress and happiness in this age which any theology can solve, and which the teachings of freethought cannot do better and without the aid of encumbrances. (Summary from the preface) (11 hr 13 min)
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Thank goodness!
A LibriVox Listener
Fantastic. Insightful. Brilliant. I kept saying 'I know!!' while listening to this book. I love that this writing put all of the main religions together and systematically broke them down to the fairytales that they are. This should be a required read for everyone. The only ones who would oppose it are ones who can't face the truth. If you listen to this and still believe in God, then you probably do need that type of false, primitive guidance to control your life.
Excellent Book
Alan Squire
It should be noted that it was published in 1933... Still, much of it sounds as though it could have been written recently. Clear, listenable reader. Much appreciated. It's a view of religion between the two world wars; I can only imagine what material might have been added had the book been written in the 1940s. Additionally, it was interesting to hear (in Chapter 19, Part 2) the thoughts of an atheist at a time when quantum physics had just been established, and his ideas about the tendency toward mystcism among scholars at that time. All in all, a direct-but-respectful tone.
Ganesh Mallya
It is a treatise to all those who believe in fallacy of religion and the necessity of science in everyone's life. The narrator is clear and outstanding.
A LibriVox Listener
this the greatest audio book I have ever heard ,it has improved my confidence and overall view on life.
Best book i have listen to so far this year.
George Sydby
This book should everyone have lusten to.
The Necessity of Atheism
DuGood
Great book, well written. This book is great for anyone & everyone. Give reason a chance.
Thorough Logical Convincing, should be mandatory reading for all
Jim Rothwell
Christopher Durant
A splendid book, very well read. The author makes many references to others who decry the great delusions and whos' works would be worth investigating. As others have said, it has a quite contemporary tone despite having been written 90 odd years ago. One area which it perhaps does not address is the surprising ability of religious bodies and the government establishments to sustain themselves despite widespread scepticism, agnoticism and atheism. Even today in the West it would be unwise to declare oneself an Atheist and seek democratic election; in some parts of Asia you would of course be assassinated.